Sample Resume for a job as an Executive Manager or Director of Major Business Projects/Initiatives
This resume presents the stellar work history of a woman who has succeeded throughout her executive career. Her promotions within organizations are listed prominently along with lots of quantifiable accomplishments. Notice how she tucked the graduation date into the middle of her one line under Education, so as to de-emphasize her age. Chronological resume. E-resume version of this resume for posting online.
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Cynthia Lau
123 Primary Lane
South Hampton, NH 12345
123-555-1234
clau@bamboo.com
JOB OBJECTIVE
Executive Manager or Director of Major Business Projects/Initiatives
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
** Eleven years’ progressive leadership of major business projects.
** Exceptional team management in critical collaborative contexts.
** Robust record of success in achieving complex objectives and timelines.
** Dynamic, articulate, analytical, and results-oriented; I love a good challenge.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998-pres., Home Entertainment Solutions, Boston, MA
Director, Project Management Department, 2002-pres.
Led multimillion-dollar business initiatives and created a highly effective new department including an intranet and training program; dramatically reduced time to market with a new project management process.
** Planned and launched distribution in 4,000 retail stores in 60 days.
- Selected and led cross-functional team from 16 departments, and served as point person, ensuring high levels of synergy among companies.
- Established detailed action plan and attained milestones; created efficient documentation system available to all involved via intranet.
- Ensured installation of 4,000 in-store kiosks and live demo units.
- Won internal support with inspiring presentation of objectives and benefits.
** Wrote and persuasively presented proposal to executive team, and directed initiative for a major e-Business program projected to save $20M per year.
** Oversaw development, beta, and launch of three new products with other companies, including a digital video recording product and the largest interactive television platform in the U.S. with over 3 million customers.
** Managed $1.5B partnership with QEX; implemented acquisition and integration of Worldwide (a broadband service).
Senior Project Manager, Media Company Acquisition, 2001
Directed smooth transition for technically complex migration of 3 million customers following $2B acquisition, achieving high retention.
** Led steering committee of key department heads and three critical vendors to develop and implement an elaborate plan for a risky customer migration of 100,000 customers per day for 31 days.
** Negotiated sensitive vendor agreements, and managed $30M transition budget.
** Held daily conference calls and weekly meetings to track and troubleshoot progress, frequently creating multi-layered contingency plans.
Senior Project Manager, Customer Service, 2000
Launched joint technical call center handling 300,000 calls per month, consistently meeting specified performance metrics.
Project Manager, Home Entertainment Solutions Japan Launch, 1999
Selected by CFO to collaborate with five Japanese partners on enterprise start-up.
** Developed policies, procedures, and processes for all aspects of operations, including dealer approval, sales, customer support, and billing.
Senior Project Specialist, Financial Planning, 1998
Led multi-department finance team to develop support process for sales and marketing promotions; served on vendor selection team.
** Negotiated and managed vendor contracts, and launched two employee programs.
1997-98, HEALTH INSURE CORPORATION, Boston, MA
Corporate Insurance Analyst
Managed $500M portfolio of 12 Fortune 500 clients, consistently achieving high returns.
** Led re-engineering team to dramatically improve operating efficiencies.
1993-97, FUNDCORP, INC., Chicago, IL & Detroit, MI
Senior Financial Analyst, 1995-97
Successfully managed projects such as forecasting, profitability analyses, a General Ledger upgrade, and five-year strategic planning.
** Reconciled $3M inventory, evaluated capital spending, and implemented inventory process controls program that increased warehouse efficiencies by over 20%.
Financial Analyst, FundCorp Financial Development Program, 1993-95
Selected for financial management training program, managed budgets of $10M, consolidated financial plans for 15 facilities, and assisted with special projects.
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration, 1993, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Executive Manager or Director of Major Business Projects/ Initiatives
Sample Resume for a job as an Executive Manager or Director of Major Business Projects/Initiatives
This resume presents the stellar work history of a woman who has succeeded throughout her executive career. Her promotions within organizations are listed prominently along with lots of quantifiable accomplishments. Notice how she tucked the graduation date into the middle of her one line under Education, so as to de-emphasize her age. Chronological resume. E-resume version of this resume for posting online.
This resume was written or critiqued by a member of Susan Ireland’s Resume Team. The job seeker agreed to allow us to make his or her resume anonymous and to post it on this website.
To learn how to write an effective resume, go to the Resume Guide. To write your resume with easy-to-use templates, order Susan Ireland’s downloadable software, Ready-Made Resumes.
Cynthia Lau
123 Primary Lane
South Hampton, NH 12345
123-555-1234
clau@bamboo.com
JOB OBJECTIVE
Executive Manager or Director of Major Business Projects/Initiatives
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
** Eleven years’ progressive leadership of major business projects.
** Exceptional team management in critical collaborative contexts.
** Robust record of success in achieving complex objectives and timelines.
** Dynamic, articulate, analytical, and results-oriented; I love a good challenge.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998-pres., Home Entertainment Solutions, Boston, MA
Director, Project Management Department, 2002-pres.
Led multimillion-dollar business initiatives and created a highly effective new department including an intranet and training program; dramatically reduced time to market with a new project management process.
** Planned and launched distribution in 4,000 retail stores in 60 days.
- Selected and led cross-functional team from 16 departments, and served as point person, ensuring high levels of synergy among companies.
- Established detailed action plan and attained milestones; created efficient documentation system available to all involved via intranet.
- Ensured installation of 4,000 in-store kiosks and live demo units.
- Won internal support with inspiring presentation of objectives and benefits.
** Wrote and persuasively presented proposal to executive team, and directed initiative for a major e-Business program projected to save $20M per year.
** Oversaw development, beta, and launch of three new products with other companies, including a digital video recording product and the largest interactive television platform in the U.S. with over 3 million customers.
** Managed $1.5B partnership with QEX; implemented acquisition and integration of Worldwide (a broadband service).
Senior Project Manager, Media Company Acquisition, 2001
Directed smooth transition for technically complex migration of 3 million customers following $2B acquisition, achieving high retention.
** Led steering committee of key department heads and three critical vendors to develop and implement an elaborate plan for a risky customer migration of 100,000 customers per day for 31 days.
** Negotiated sensitive vendor agreements, and managed $30M transition budget.
** Held daily conference calls and weekly meetings to track and troubleshoot progress, frequently creating multi-layered contingency plans.
Senior Project Manager, Customer Service, 2000
Launched joint technical call center handling 300,000 calls per month, consistently meeting specified performance metrics.
Project Manager, Home Entertainment Solutions Japan Launch, 1999
Selected by CFO to collaborate with five Japanese partners on enterprise start-up.
** Developed policies, procedures, and processes for all aspects of operations, including dealer approval, sales, customer support, and billing.
Senior Project Specialist, Financial Planning, 1998
Led multi-department finance team to develop support process for sales and marketing promotions; served on vendor selection team.
** Negotiated and managed vendor contracts, and launched two employee programs.
1997-98, HEALTH INSURE CORPORATION, Boston, MA
Corporate Insurance Analyst
Managed $500M portfolio of 12 Fortune 500 clients, consistently achieving high returns.
** Led re-engineering team to dramatically improve operating efficiencies.
1993-97, FUNDCORP, INC., Chicago, IL & Detroit, MI
Senior Financial Analyst, 1995-97
Successfully managed projects such as forecasting, profitability analyses, a General Ledger upgrade, and five-year strategic planning.
** Reconciled $3M inventory, evaluated capital spending, and implemented inventory process controls program that increased warehouse efficiencies by over 20%.
Financial Analyst, FundCorp Financial Development Program, 1993-95
Selected for financial management training program, managed budgets of $10M, consolidated financial plans for 15 facilities, and assisted with special projects.
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration, 1993, Loyola University, Chicago, IL